Care & Community Development Volunteering, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Program Summary

The children in Sri Lanka have the biggest smiles and the cutest brown eyes & they will melt your heart the moment you meet them!

Our programme runs in Kandy, one of the most scenic cities of Sri Lanka located amidst the hills.. Help the local community by assisting in a broad range of activities. You can either choose to focus on one or help at more than one during you placement.

* Baby Orphanage
Care for around 15–20 children under the age of 12 months. You'll help to prepare baby food and feed babies, help the staff clean beds, change nappies, bed sheets and pillows and help keep the area clean and sterile.

* Upliftment of an Orphanage:
This project works with 2 boys’ Orphanages that care for orphans between 4 and 18 years. You can teach the children English, help them with their homework, play games with them, assist the staff and also help in painting and renovation work within the Orphanage.

* Women's Project:
Volunteer at shelters for women between 8-25 years who have been ...

Program Summary

The children in Sri Lanka have the biggest smiles and the cutest brown eyes & they will melt your heart the moment you meet them!

Our programme runs in Kandy, one of the most scenic cities of Sri Lanka located amidst the hills.. Help the local community by assisting in a broad range of activities. You can either choose to focus on one or help at more than one during you placement.

* Baby Orphanage
Care for around 15–20 children under the age of 12 months. You'll help to prepare baby food and feed babies, help the staff clean beds, change nappies, bed sheets and pillows and help keep the area clean and sterile.

* Upliftment of an Orphanage:
This project works with 2 boys’ Orphanages that care for orphans between 4 and 18 years. You can teach the children English, help them with their homework, play games with them, assist the staff and also help in painting and renovation work within the Orphanage.

* Women's Project:
Volunteer at shelters for women between 8-25 years who have been physically and mentally abused. (Please Note: Volunteering at the women's project is open only to female participants).

* Elders’ Home:
The Elders Home provides free food, shelter and medical facilities to 75 adults, both male and female, aged between 50 to 80 years.

* Building and Renovation:
Rebuild and renovate Buddhist temples in and around Kandy.

At each of these projects you will be making a difference to the lives of underprivileged children.

Program Highlights

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT
-- An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten overseas volunteering holiday into Asia and the fascinating culture of Sri Lanka.

-- The satisfaction of helping helping conserve elephants and wildlife and knowing that you made a difference.

-- New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of different cultures, invaluable personal and professional development.

-- An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market.

-- And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you'd like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you'd like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we'll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen. (Remember to check your spam folder for our email!)

REVIEW
"I just wanted to let you know, that I had the time of my life in Sri Lanka. It was FANTASTIC, I wish the entire experience had never had to end. I would just like to say thank you to your team of organisers for organising the spectacular trip. And also a big thank you to [everyone] for making my stay very welcoming and memorable. I miss them all very much. And I will definitely want to return and pay them a visit."

Further Info:
Full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office.

You'll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you'll see them frequently.

Pre-departure you'll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Accommodation Options

Apartment/Flat

Dormitory

Group living

Independent living

Salary & Compensation

We organising unpaid volunteer and Internship experiences overseas, for which participants have to pay to take part in (which covers things like their food, accommodation, airport transfers, transport, support of our local staff etc). We do not arrange paid programmes or employment opportunities overseas.

Experience Required

No.

Qualifications

No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 18 years old upwards, and all nationalities. This placement would suit anyone who wants to make a real difference, wants first-hand experience of a different culture and has initiative.